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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,275

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,539

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,045 $34,010 $41,255
Base Invoice $18,771 $32,310 $38,780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo mat 50 75 75
All-weather floor mats 80 150 150
Remote start 350    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo net 40    
Cargo cover   140 140
Heated front seats   250  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo mat 40 66 66
All-weather floor mats 64 132 132
Remote start 280    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo net 32    
Cargo cover   123 123
Heated front seats   220  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 4,435 2,015 1,765
Options (change) 3,973 1,773 1,553
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $25,275 $36,900 $43,895
Total Invoice $23,539 $34,958 $41,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,098
Model Year201120142014
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$25,275$36,900$43,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-6,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,275$34,450$37,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,295
Total Invoice$23,539$34,958$41,208
Adjustments for Features0-2,321-5,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,539$32,637$35,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,797

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120142014
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,300$5,750$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,321-5,774

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112014
ModelMazda3Traverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length177.4 in203.7 in
Width69.1 in78.5 in
Height57.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft3116.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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